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  • Re: Refrigerator help-yes, I've already searched the archieves
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:55:53 -0700
    RE: Poor propane performance after cleaning This at least the second, maybe the third report I've seen of 'will light and stay lit...
  • How to operate Refrigerator?
    Historical mailing list - Slloth
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:49:49 -0700
    My '84 came with a owners manual but it makes no mention of the "camper" components. Was there a manual for the Westfalia? I...
  • Re: Mini Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:59:45 -0700
    ...I was figuring that a 1.7 cu ft refrigerator uses about 30 watts and >> that wouldn't require all that much current. Maybe...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:24:59 -0700
    ...52:24 -0700 > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Refrigerator lighting > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Jim Kim...
  • FS: 88 Vanagon Westy Automatic - in Rochester NY
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 19:53:44 -0700
    ...Full Westfalia model with Pop Top, Clean Canvas, Stove, DOMETIC Refrigerator, Sink, Cabinets, Propatne/Electric refrigerator functions well. Upper and Lower bed bunks and...
  • Death of a Dometic
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 1 Jul 2017 21:50:30 -0700
    ...I bumped the table, and perhaps the refrigerator. At any rate, it fell over and onto the concrete shop floor. The neighbor appeared, corralled...
  • Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:42:39 -0500
    ...It does not matter whether the heat is generated by the refrigerator, or by the environment. The refrigerator pulls heat from its interior and...
  • Re: Calling all solar gurus
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:09:14 -0700
    ...Third, and the most important, what is the power draw of the refrigerator? I'm not familiar with the 'fridge in the ASI conversions...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 06:17:26 -0700
    ...The > only concern I have about the vehicle is that the refrigerator doesn't > work and my neighbour said it has never worked in...
  • Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:20:28 -0600
    ...FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators On 7/6/2007 9:55 AM neil wrote: > That was me! So what's keeping you? > > (and I...
  • Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
    Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:47:59 -0600
    A friend who parks his van outside in the intense NM sun has noticed that the refrigerator cooling fan is running even though the...
  • Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Aug 2012 13:24:11 -0400
    >Perhaps someone with a working fridge can measure the operating >voltage there with full flame and pilot flame. It's not necessary >to pull...
  • Re: (warm beer) For the Diesel freaks
    Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
    Mon, 18 Nov 1996 10:30:34 -0800 (PST)
    why do Brit's drink warm beer? they have Lucas refrigerators. i know, i know. it's not friday. btw, our 85GL was a...
  • Re: [Re: COPY: tired of mind games]
    Historical mailing list - t ob
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 22:29:44 PDT
    ...all I ever get is junk mail about auxiliary batteries and refrigerator fans. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http...
  • FOR SALE: 1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Gail S. Todd
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:56:18 -0500
    ...Three-way refrigerator, gas stove, water hooks and tank. Seats and sleeps 4. Kenwood removable face tape deck and radio. Excellent storage. 4-speed...
  • Re: '89 Westy - Dometic upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:38:16 +0900
    ...Item from REIMO-2000 Ctlgs http://members.aol.com/winpai/vntltn.jpg I confirm refrigerator condition in this summer. Then, I will attach two...
  • CAREFUL! RE: Dometic refrigerator cooling mystery, '89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:43:34 -0400
    At 01:21 PM 8/20/2001, Coby Smolens wrote: >might account for all the facts. I intend this morning to dissect an old...
  • Re: Adding New Interior Lights
    Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 15:46:05 -0700
    ...The supplied AC cord will easily reach that empty AC outlet right above where the AC refrigerator cord is plugged in. Geo Hahn 84...
  • WTB: Defrost Tray for a Dometic 182-b
    Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
    Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:07:34 -0600
    Volks, I'm looking for the Defrost Tray to a Dometic 182-b refrigerator. Mine has been smashed to pieces and I'd like...
  • Re: Weekender refigerator question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:38:36 EST
    ...It has the small > refrigerator behind the passenger seat. consider yourself lucky. those fridges are incredbly rare now since most of the DPO's...
  • Refrigerator report
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:46:27 -0700
    Dear cool vanners, Well, the installation of a Westy interior into a country homes camper is complete. The big deal was getting the frig...
  • Re: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 14:41:59 -0600
    ...Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey) Adding to other's posts: 1. Bend tubes to clear bottom of stove. 2. Using 2-3...
  • Washed it!
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:42:58 -0800
    ...That part is done! I was unable to get the #$%& refrigerator to light, it's now an ice box. Gotta start saving for the...
  • Re: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:56:11 -0800
    ...Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey) > Adding to other's posts: 1. Bend tubes to clear bottom of stove. 2. > Using 2-3...
  • If you add a battery
    Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
    Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:32:26 -0800
    ...One thing I discovered is the supplied battery relay is for power to the water pump, refrigerator and refrigerator fan, and not the aft...
  • Re: Wheel bearings - how tight
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 9 Jun 2002 01:37:42 -0500
    ...Most times the stove top burners will continue to work long after the refrigerator has stopped. The refrigerator has safety devices that require more...
  • Re: Frig door hunt
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Wed, 7 Apr 2021 09:11:53 -0400
    ...ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi folks, > > As many folks replace the refrigerator with a truck fridge or > other arrangements I’m hoping a brown...
  • Re: Second battery in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
    Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:49:33 -0500
    ...a battery, relay and 1500 w inverter for light electrical uses & refrigerator. Our travel trailer has similar set up that's charged off the...
  • Re: VANAGON digest 340
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Thu, 9 Feb 1995 22:28:39 -0500 (EST)
    ...Dim, Flicker, and Off. > > > > Why do the English drink warm beer? They have Lucas refrigerators! > Joe
  • FS: '93 EV Poptop Camper
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 12:55:23 +0000
    ...Pop-Top Camper, auto, ps, pb, air, p-win, cruise, cassette, refrigerator, many extras. $14,900 Halterman's, East Stroudsburg, PA 717-421-6930...
  • Dometic refrigerator, Circulating fan, 12v power
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:35:01 -0700
    Hey Volks, So where is the easiest/best circuit (harness connector preferably) to tap for installing a fan inside the fridge? I'd like...
  • Re: Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:16:39 -0400
    ...I have a Westy > interior > from a 1982 installed in my 1987 Syncro. > After cleaning the refrigerator combustion chamber and intake / exhaust > tubes of...
  • Westy Fridge Project
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 16 May 1999 09:30:38 -0700
    ...Mine came from a local supermarket, $4, EKCO Premium Refrigerator & Freezer Thermometer. I placed it on the top shelf, centered, and at the front...
  • Re: Fridge fan inside?
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:10:47 -0400
    ...http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-refrigerators/rv-refrigerator-fan.htm Mine does indeed run for 30 days on 2 D cell batteries and...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:44:33 -0700
    ...When I first got the >>> van, the refrigerator would frost the freezer compartment, though I never >>> tried making ice cubes. It would run at...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Current draw for Dometic 182a
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:13:23 -0400
    ...their head, the current draw of the 12v > heater on a Dometic 182a refrigerator? (I’m changing stuff around and we’re > wire sizing. > >
  • Re: Dometic Cooler
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:50:50 -0500
    ...http://www.dometic.com/enau/Asia-Pacific/Australia/Product-ranges/Portable-Refrigerators/ -- David McNeely
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:17:57 -0500
    ...So, where did you get a new 182B? Condelli has mentioned a new refrigerator that he got in Europe, and that he thinks he...
  • F.S. '86 WW Westy Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:53:25 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Has a refrigerator, but no sink or stove. Good running condition (needs minor muffler repair), some rust is starting around door edges, sliding door...
  • Re: Stupid questions
    Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
    Sun, 11 May 97 14:00:00 PDT
    ...Should I leave the refrigerator on off of the battery during the summe? Or should I shut it off when I turn the van...
  • Re: 1988 Camper Manual Download
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:50:55 -0500
    ...I noticed a small difference in the Dometic Refrigerator controls between the 1988 and mine. Refrigerator model must have changed between those years. Thanks...
  • Re: Anybody interested in a 220V fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:08:11 -0700
    ...That British refrigerator might be 240, it might be 230, but it would not be 220 unless it was intended for use elsewhere. This...
  • Re: Weekender refigerator question
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:10:41 -0800
    ...It has the small refrigerator behind the passenger seat. What is the best way to route an extension cord from the refrigerator to outside...
  • Re: Refrigerator drain plug
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:22:21 -0700
    Our air does have molecules, the difference is that it does not go into areas where it is not invited :) alistair On 2013-06...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:29:34 -0700
    Oops. Meant: "behind the fridge" and "inside van". Neil. On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote...
  • Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:02:58 -0700
    I have considered rigging a little awning on the d/s of the Westy that would just shade the refrigerator area. Goofy looking? Yes...
  • 70A Aux Battery Relay
    Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 15:46:21 -0500
    For those of you who are concerned about their 30A refrigerator relay not being strong enough for the auxiliary battery application, Newark Electronics has...
  • Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:48:15 -0700
    ...Stand alone 'fridge/freezer boxes Indeed these various stand alone 12v/110v refrigerator boxes look tempting, a little easier to install than something like...
  • Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:39:25 -0600
    > Too bad you couldn't redirect some of the air-conditioning to behind >> the fridge or even re-pipe air from the door ventilation...
  • Re: Auxilliary battery relays and wires
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 20:44:57 -0600
    ...Isolator, where to put it? >> >> >> >Greetings, >> >With regard to relays in "campers": >> >"3-way refrigerator relay": >> >The 2 vanagon full westfalia campers ('81 and...
  • 85 Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 19:52:06 -0600 (CST)
    ...The refrigerator has been used sparingly. There is an extra set of rims with snow tires. I dont' know what to ask. Feel free...
  • Re: refrigerator behavior
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:08:47 -0500
    I could not agree with you more......I get annoyed with posters who don't trim all the old postings. And since you supplied...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid actions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:24:58 -0500
    ...Identical operation in hot water heater standing pilot, furnace standing pilot, and Dometic refrigerator burner. David McNeely
  • Re: VW official website fun
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:31:32 -0800
    ...Wish they had a more reliable refrigerator.
  • Re: FS: Removable Weekender Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Fri, 20 Apr 2001 08:52:08 -0400
    If anyone needs more info on this removable refrigerator (Dometic RC160E), I have the operating manual posted on PhotoPoint at http://albums.photopoint.com...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:43:20 -0500
    Hey man,dont buy that westy tilllll you pull the frig.Check for rust!!!!!!! Then do what Kim said and also burp the frig...
  • Re: Options for Replacing Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:01:57 -0700
    Here is my research: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0602D&L=vanagon&P=R10601 Enjoy m --- Christopher <chris@MIRAIUSA.COM...
  • Re: Death of a Dometic
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 11:33:33 -0700
    ...Since the refrigerator was 26 years old, and not working properly (the reason it was out in the first place), I'm not sure...
  • Re: refrigerator update
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:22:39 -0700
    ...The fourth offered to pull the > refrigerator, diagnose the problem, for $120. They also said they cannot > get parts for it, period, and will...
  • Re: Death of a Dometic
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 02:21:51 -0400
    ...I bumped the > table, and perhaps the refrigerator. At any rate, it fell over and onto > the concrete shop floor. > > The neighbor appeared, corralled...